Best Cheesecake Recipe: Indulgent and Easy for Home Cooks
This Best Cheesecake Recipe is indulgent and easy to make, perfect for home cooks looking to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and flour until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set but still jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a flavored cheesecake, add melted chocolate or fruit puree to the batter.
- Top with fresh strawberries or a berry sauce for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg